Wednesday, July 13, 2016

20 Weeks (Baby #2)

How far along - 20 weeks, due November 30th. Halfway there. I actually cannot believe it. When my Doctor said I needed a cervix check at 22 and 24 weeks I thought that it was many more weeks away. Then my jaw hit the floor when I realized I was almost 20 weeks. I'm happy to blink away this miserable summer, but as soon as the holidays hit it is time to slow time down so we can have all the fun!

Gender - If you didn't see yesterday's reveal post, we are having a BOY! Oh my gosh. I'm so excited...and terrified.

Cravings - Red grapes and they continuously look like crap at the grocery store. Hot drinks, which is just crazy in this Florida summer heat.

Aversions - Fish. I may be scarred for life from cooking Chris some fish many weeks ago, but everything else is a-ok.

Best moment - Having our anatomy scan and seeing that the baby was growing right on schedule. And then having Aria pull the string on our pinata to shower out blue confetti. Blue. I still can't believe it. Also, the baked beans were perfection at our reveal BBQ and I pretty much had an entire plate of those.

Looking forward to - Endlessly debating names!

Miss anything - Sitting on the floor comfortably.

Movement - I found out that I have an anterior placenta at our anatomy scan so now I know why I haven't felt as much movement yet. Although I am feeling more now, but last week I was only feeling the pops and wiggles sporadically. I was a little bummed about the lack of movement, but I'm happy that I've felt some good wiggles over the past couple of days.

Other pregnancy symptoms - I deep cleaned the house in preparation for our reveal BBQ and my back was super angry with me about that. But, on the plus side I was so busy it kept me from getting the mid-day pregnancy exhaustion.
Because Aria was preterm I've been monitored more closely this time around - I've had three ultrasounds so far with two more scheduled over the next four weeks. Yay for ultrasounds but annoyingly they are of the internal variety to check on my cervix. And, my OB's office just got in my shipment of Makena injections, which will hopefully help keep this baby cooking for longer. So that means I get to go in once a week for a shot in my rear, which is as delightful as it sounds.

Aria's thoughts - When she pulled the pinata string and blue came out. I leaned down to ask her if she knew what blue meant. She said something along the lines of 'but I wanted a baby girl'. Poor thing. I'm sure she will come around when she gets to help out and love up on her baby brother. There were two newish babes at the BBQ, and Aria just could not help enough. We also have a new name suggestion. Polka Dot. First and middle name. So maybe I won't have to debate names with Chris...=)

Still looking good and I'm loving that dress! Those cervix checks - I don't envy you that you have to have more than the norm. I only had one or two near the end with Mila and I remember them not being particularly pleasant. But I'm jealous of your extra ultrasounds. My anatomy scan was our last one. I can't wait to hear what name you guys decide on! Besides Polka Dot, of course. Haha.

HOLY COW - HALF WAY!!! This is crazy to me, as I swear you JUST announced your pregnancy. When I was pregnant with Marcus I could NOT stand the smell of peanut butter. And, just the thought of peanut butter made me gag. It was so weird. It didn't take long after he was born to get over that. I hope the same goes for you and fish. Awww. Aria. Once that little bundle arrives she'll be positively smitten with her little brother.

Polka Dot sounds perfect to me! Brantley's most recent suggestions for mine have been Nemo and Barney!!! And booo to weekly shots. My neighbor just had her third baby and went pre-term with each of her first two, but this one cooked until 39 weeks, so here's hoping yours does the same!

I think its a kid thing being so contrary because Kinsey wanted a sister up until she was told she was going to have one, then it was all "brother" this and that lol. How early was Aria again, a month? Good luck with those shots, they sound... pleasant ;)

Congrats on baby polka dot! LOL. Man, Aria knows how to pick the names. You know she's going to be set on it too since she didn't get her baby sister. You might be in trouble! Tell her that can be his nickname :)

Can't wait to hear what name you guys settle on! That is a sad response regarding the blue thing. I felt the same about my bros, but they grow on you ;) The shots every week thing is rough. Sorry mama! Hoping they do their job and baby stays in there full term. Do they have any idea why Aria was born so early?

I can’t believe you are already half way there! And halfway to meeting your BOY! So exciting!!! I can’t wait to hear his name. You are looking adorable! I love that you include Aria's thoughts in these posts!